John Frederick "Steve" Stephenson

Jan. 2, 1920 – Aug. 23, 2015

95, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2015. Born in Victoria, BC, dad was the oldest son of John and Anne (Miller). Following high school he joined the Royal Canadian Navy as a Stoker and then transferred to the Canadian Naval Air Branch and was posted to Shearwater where he met his wife of 51 years, Eleanor. During Dad’s naval career of 22 years he served on many ships including HMCS Fundy, Moose Jaw, St. Catherines and the air craft carrier Magnificent. Dad ultimately retired as a Chief Petty Officer but remained an active member of the Canadian Naval Air Group (CNAG) where he and mom would travel across the country to the Navy reunions and events. After the Navy, dad began his next career with the Federal Government, Unemployment Insurance Department. Dad enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening and later in life he was the happiest when he could spend time with his granddaughter and great grandsons. Survived by his daughters Melinda Stephenson and Miriam MacDonald, granddaughter Mallory (Jon) Nichols and great-grandchildren Zachary and Jake and several nieces and nephews. Dad had a very special place in his heart for his niece Maureen Angevine, who was like a daughter to him. Besides his parents he is predeceased by his brothers William and Clifford all of Victoria, BC, wife Eleanor (Fitzgerald) of Oxford, NS and son in law Daniel MacDonald of Cole Harbour. Special thanks to Parkland at the Lakes who always made dad feel like he was home, the staff of Jamieson Hall 1st floor and the Dartmouth General 4 West staff for their care and support. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27th from 2-4pm & 6-8pm in A. L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland St, Dartmouth. Family graveside burial will take place at a later date. Family flowers only please, donations in John’s name can be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be viewed or sent at: www.mattatallfuneralhome.com